Zhadman Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Neil Brodeur (El Jefe) passed away on 30 August. He was 28 years old and he (and his wife Maria) had just celebrated the birth of thier third child. Neil had been suffering from chronic migraines. Doctors had run so many tests on him that he often joked about being a 'guinea pig'. Despite these tests, however, they were unable to determine the cause of the migraines... relegating Neil to an ever increasing dosage of pain killers. On wednesday, August 30th, he took his medicine, went to bed... and never woke up. I'm really sorry to bring such sad news here to the forum, but this has been really hard on my wife and I (I cannot imagine what his wife is going through). Neil and I had been good friends for 12 years (since highschool)... his loss is tragic. He was a great human being, strong father and husband, and a good friend. I firmly believe that if we all could be half the man that Neil was... the world would be a better place. (Not that you all aren't good folk ) Although Neil did not post much, he was an avid Hybrid'Zer and this site, along with several of it's members, provided him a much needed respite from his affliction. His wife called to thank me for being a good friend to Neil, it's only fair that I pass some of that appreciation to this community... in some way this site and it's members helped Neil forget about his pain. I have not posted here, nor worked on my car, since Neil's passing. Perhaps getting this all off my chest is a good way of dealing with the loss. Thanks, Hybrid-Z'ers, for taking the time to listen. Rest In Peace, brother! Neils Obit: http://www.adquest3d.com/obituaries/search_for_deceased.cfm?OBITID=299948&BRD=1324&PAG=510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, and one of ours. Was it a brain tumor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Sorry for your loss, that's sad, sounds like so many I've heard lately. I remember him posting some time back. God speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Our thought and prayers are with the family. What a loss at such a young age. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 that's awful, you and his family have my condolences. I cannot imagine the pain his wife is feeling right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Sorry to hear about the lost..... I was looking fwd to meeting him. Prayers go out to the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhadman Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 Was it a brain tumor? That was one of the first things they looked for... but didn't find. Thanks for the condolences. His wife is staying strong... it's hard with three small children, but her family is there for them. She has been remarkably composed and, testament to the strength of thier marriage, would gladly go through this all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 My thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends. Loosing someone close is just a tough time. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Most difficult things in life are just challenges. Things like this are just plain hard. Time will heal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 That is terrible news... sorry to hear that. I just started going to the doctor a few weeks ago for the same thing... I've had headaches everyday since I was about 13. This news makes me glad I went to the doc... they still haven't found anything though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 My prayers go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 i'll say a prayer 2nite hate to see a good man go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26240Z Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 My condolences to you and his family. Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My wife and I will say some prayers tonight for him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Sorry to hear about your friend, this must be a terriblly difficult time for the family. They are lucky to have good friends around them. Best, Duke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 My thought and prayers will be with you and your friend. Always remember the good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sorry to hear it, will say a special prayer for his family tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sorry for your and his families' loss. Will say a prayer tonite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 My migraines cleared up by age 18. I've only had a couple since, thank God. The pain is horrible... can't bear to see any light... dizzy and confused... puking my guts out. I've had many broken bones... wrists, arms, ankles, collar bone... and they cannot compare to the pain. Believe this... he IS in a a better place. That is terrible news... sorry to hear that. I just started going to the doctor a few weeks ago for the same thing... I've had headaches everyday since I was about 13. This news makes me glad I went to the doc... they still haven't found anything though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 It deeply saddends me to hear of his untimely demise. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family during this trying time. VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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